What is glutathione?
It is a tripeptide (or antioxidant) that's made up of the following amino acids: cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid. It is sometimes incorrectly categorized as an amino acid since it's made up of the three amino acids that I just listed. It is technically a protein that is produced by the human liver. It is an antioxidant (also spelled anti-oxidant or anti oxidant).
Although glutathione is produced in the liver, where it helps bile to filter out or detoxify harmful compounds and waste, it can also be released by the liver into the bloodstream. However, some of the antiaging antioxidant is moved from the liver into the bloodstream in order to protect the body's white blood cells and red blood cells from damage.
This antiaging antioxidant is also found in smaller amounts (compared to the liver) in the intestines and the lungs. It helps to break down and metabolize the carbohydrates that we consume. Since carbohydrates are a huge part of our meals (in most cases), this "most powerful antioxidant" serves a very important role in maintaining optimal health.
So how is it so effective at reverse aging?
Glutathione Is One Of The Best Anti Aging Secrets In The World
This great antioxidant naturally holds many anti aging benefits. Since it is a natural detoxifier, it improves the health of the body's cells to reverse aging.
What are the benefits of glutathione?? The many benefits include:
natural cancer treatment for cancers like prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, mesothelioma cancer, pancreatic cancer and skin cancer (like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma) and many other forms of cancer by protecting the body from radiation treatment and cancer chemotherapy
Glutathione should be synonymous with life extension and reverse aging. It surprised my wife and I when we learned that this powerful antioxidant was also effective at treating Alzheimer's disease, tremors, mental disorders, and lack of coordination and balance, as well as Parkinson's Disease. It's too soon to state that it reverses Alzheimer's disease but I wouldn't be surprised if it was proven to do so in the near future (more anti aging research needs to be done first).
As a rule of thumb, glutathione levels in the body start to decrease as we get older; therefore, a sufficient decrease of the antioxidant can speed up human aging.
Keeping yourself in good shape and consuming a nutrient dense diet can prevent that from happening and also reverse the decrease of its levels in the body. Plenty of rem sleep is also needed to maintain adequate levels of this antioxidant in the body. Therefore, we believe it to be a huge shock to learn that most people who claim to be "anti-agers" know little to nothing about this powerful antiaging antioxidant. As a result, knowing the information on this page will give you an edge over most people as you can have major success with reverse aging while others are busy with antiaging skincare and little else.
Glutathione Benefits, Anti Aging Research, Dosage, Etc
The list of benefits seem to be endless!!
As listed in the above paragraph, this antiaging antioxidant is instrumental in treating and even reversing cancer, heart disease, hypertension, etc.
Did you know that it's also being looked at as a possible treatment for Parkinson's disease?
Low glutathione levels, according to anti aging research from the New England Journal of Medicine, can increase the risk of a heart attack. Dr. Eric Topol (MD), from the New England Journal of Medicine, reported this discovery in USA Today in October 2003. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical industry probably didn't see any opportunities to rake in lots of money by selling this natural antioxidant, so these studies haven't become breaking news. But taking this antioxidant is a great idea if you wish to reverse disease and reverse aging for a rejuvenated and long life (many anti aging doctors agree).
If you want to buy glutathione supplements, just know that it is pretty expensive. If you'd like to save money and get the same benefits of the antioxidant, then it's recommended that you purchase the building blocks of the antioxidant: glutamic acid, glycine, and n-acetyl-cysteine (or l-cysteine). The body will use these compounds to build up the body's levels of the antioxidant.....all at a cheaper price. (Note: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roisen recommend about 500mg of n-acetyl-cysteine in supplemental form)
Dr. Brian Clement, director of the world renowned Hippocrates Institute in Florida, recommends capsules from MAX GXL, an Asian company that sells the anti aging supplement in capsule form. He recommends the Lifewave patches also as well as glutathione injection or injections but he concedes that the oral form is probably best. But the injectable glutathione is the most easily absorbed by the body. (Note: Icewave patches, made by Lifewave, are the newest ones on the market; they claim to deliver most rapidly and effectively)
As a side note: an anti aging herb called milk thistle has been shown to be one of the best food sources of glutathione because it helps to increase the production of the powerful antioxidant in the body. Milk thistle has been used for thousands of years by ancient religions and/or cultures for liver detoxification and other health and anti aging benefits. It is our belief that milk thistle is one of the best ways to naturally increase the levels in the body.
Also, undenatured whey protein is a great source of n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), and much cheaper than taking the NAC in supplemental form. Undenatured whey protein can be found in bodybuilding supplements like whey protein isolate, creatine kinase, and bioactive whey protein. This is also a great way to increase levels in the body as effectively as an IV, or intravenous method of delivery. But do not take this if you have milk allergies or you're lactose intolerant as some of us are.
Glutathione benefits also include the body's enhanced ability to optimize antiaging antioxidants such as vitamin E and vitamin C, selenium, CoQ10, grape seed extract, and alpha-lipoic acid.
Please also note that a high alkaline diet is also known to increase the levels in the body naturally.
As for dosage, glutathione 500mg is recommended daily (on an empty stomach). Some have recommended 1000 mg but that's considered to be a pretty large dosage and it may not be any more effective so it's better to not waste your money on it.
So What Are The Glutathione Side Effects (Skin Whitening)?
There aren't any known negative side effects of the capsules, pills, patches, IV, injection or injections. However, if you do decide to save some money and opt to consume the building blocks of the antioxidant instead of the real thing, then please know that there ARE some negative side effects that come along with that money saving option, unfortunately.
Dr. Brian Clement states that whey protein is a waste product of the dairy industry and it can cause more harm to the body than good. He states that whey protein can destroy the human kidneys and possibly lead to cancers and other debilitating diseases.
As for n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) intake, the side effects can be anywhere between not so bad to horrifying. Since NAC needs to be administered to taken several times a day, the side effects can be as follows: difficulty breathing, wheezing, lung problems, rashes or hives on skin, nausea, diarrhea, skin irritations (not too serious to serious), high blood pressure, bleeding from mouth and/or nose, abdominal pain, and even DEATH.
Of course, the side effects for glutamic acid, glycine, l-cysteine, and whey are also present but not as bad as the ones for n-acetyl-cysteine. Their most common side effects are cramps, bloating, excess gas, vomitting, and diarrhea.
Based on our research, it is best to consume the pills or capsules as well as consume large amounts of anti aging foods in order to keep the body at optimal health.
Among the reputable natural supplements merchants, Perricone and Jarrow glutathione is well known and a good source of this most powerful antioxidant.
Please note that glutathione skin whitening pills, soap, and cream have become very popular over the years for the purpose of skin whitening, skin bleaching, underarm whitening, natural skin lightening, etc.
Supposedly, this antioxidant is in all sorts of things like skin whitening pills, bleaching pills, skin bleaching products, underarm whitening products, natural skin lightening products, skin lightening pills, skin whitening injection, skin lightening cream, skin whitening soap, ethnic skincare and skin bleaching, and even advanced skin care products which may or may not have anything to do with skin whitening.
Glutathione interferes with an enzyme in the body called tyrosinase (which controls the body's production of melanin). Melanin is what controls the skin's color or pigmentation. By inhibiting the tyrosinase in the body, the limited melanin that's present in the body and that is being produced by the body gradually begins to lighten the skin tone of a person. It can take anywhere from a couple of months to a couple of years to achieve skin whitening from glutathione skin whitening products. Reversing the greying of hair to its natural color is also said to be a side effect of this antiaging antioxidant but it may not work for everyone and the reasons are too abundant to list.
Although many sites about glutathione GSH promote products that
will lighten your skin and give you younger skin, neither my wife nor
I encourage the consumption of these products for the purpose of skin
whitening. That's not what anti aging is about. So please consider the
many other glutathione benefits if you decide to consume this
antioxidant as part of your anti aging supplements regimen.
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Mesothelioma cancer is a rapidly spreading form of cancer these days since asbestos (a fire retardant chemical) was being used on things like lead paint, curtains, carpets, and other everyday items. According to some anti aging research, this antiaging antioxidant is being shown to treat mesothelioma cancer effectively. The studies are in their infancy (in our opinions) and it may take a while before we see it as a viable option to treat this dreaded disease.
If you don't already know, mesothelioma is a cancer that starts in the human heart, linings of the lungs, or the abdominal area of the human body. It can develop quite slowly over the years (even decades) and decrease the glutathione levels in the body over that period of time.
Research has shown that as the body's levels of the antioxidant are increased either through supplementation, patches, or IV, the mesothelioma cancer starts to weaken or even go into remission.
Since the current treatment for this cancer is hardly any good,
glutathione is a promising natural option to fight mesothelioma cancer
as well as treat a host of other diseases and extend one's life for many
long, high quality years.
A
great and natural way to increase glutathione levels in the body is to
incorporate an anti aging diet into your regular routine, here's
how.....